The newly installed state-of-the-art 128-slice CT scanner in the Neurosurgery Department at the Colombo National Hospital started functioning recently in the presence of Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) donated this CT scan machine, worth Rs. 220 million, through the Health System Enhancement Project. This state-of-the-art CT scanner offers high diagnostic accuracy and efficiency while minimizing patient discomfort and radiation exposure.
This CT scanner is an advanced imaging modality that has revolutionized the field of diagnostic imaging. Its benefits over traditional CT scans include faster scan times, improved image quality, reduced radiation exposure, comprehensive diagnostics, and versatility. The 128-slice CT scan is a valuable tool for various medical specialties and can help doctors make more accurate diagnoses, leading to better patient outcomes. It is a non-invasive, painless procedure that requires minimal preparation. The scanner produces a 3D image of the scanned area, which the radiologist then analyzes to make a diagnosis.